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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,611.15, 8,416.74 and 2,324.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,611.15, 8,416.74 and 2,324.32 is: 3,486.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,611.15 : 8,416.74 = 2,324.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,611.15/8,416.74 = 2,324.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,611.15x = 8,416.74 × 2,324.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,611.15x = 19,563,188.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,563,188.85/5,611.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,486.49

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